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April 13, 2006

US Drops Library Gag Order in Patriot Act Dispute

ACLU is reporting that the US government has dropped a gag order imposed on a library (thought to be a Connecticut library system) that refuses to disclose a patron's records. The library can now speak publicly about its objections to FBI demands for patrons’ library and e-mail records.

For more, see the ACLU's press release: With Patriot Act Debate Over, Government Drops Fight to Gag Librarians From Discussing Objections to Controversial Law.

April 13, 2006 in News | Permalink